To reach Lerwick, Shetland Islands in this distance one would set out from Ashley Forest bearing 349.5° or N and follow the great circles arc to approach Lerwick, Shetland Islands bearing 195.5&deg or SSW .

Both have a marine west coast climate (Cfb).

The annual average temperature is 4.7 °C (8.5°F) cooler.

Average monthly temperatures vary by 1.2 °C (2.2°F) less in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The continentality subtype is barely hyperoceanic for both.

Total annual precipitation averages 435.3 mm (17.1 in) more which is equivalent to 435.3 l/m² (10.68 US gal/ft²) or 4,353,000 l/ha (465,365 US gal/ac) more. About 1 4/7 as much.

The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 16.2° lower in Lerwick, Shetland Islands than in Ashley Forest.